Senior Revenue Accounting Analyst

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review the Statements of Work and determine proper revenue recognition criteria and ensure compliance with dentsu policies and escalate any evident risks to the Director of Revenue Accounting.
• Ensure revenue is recognized in accordance with the contractual terms and compliant with IFRS 15.
• Avoid revenue being recognized until statements of work/POs are compliant and assessed for potential risks.
• Agreed and signed statements of work/POs before work is undertaken.
• Create and update monthly revenue recognition schedule for all portfolio clients.
• Work closely with Commercial Finance, Client Teams, and FP&A as it relates to revenue forecasting.
• Build relationships and understanding the service offerings and deliverables provided.
• Ensure appropriate revenue recognition during the period-end while ensuring all necessary accruals are properly reviewed and approved.
• Review month-end variances to forecasted revenue by providing detailed explanations to the Commercial Finance and Client Teams surrounding the variances.
• Perform month end tasks to verify client revenue and the review of the accrued and deferred income balance sheet accounts.
• Supply the Commercial Finance Team with key information to feed into the forecasting process.
• Maintain a robust audit trail for revenue accounting and reporting.
• Participate in and provide the required inputs for the month-end close review meeting with Commercial Finance and Financial Control teams.
• Drive continuous improvements in the processes for reporting revenues.
• Provide input in analysing and reporting changes to revenue and revenue-related balance sheet lines ensuring that risk items are identified and actively managed.
• Liaise with Operations Team to ensure the accuracy of client invoicing.
• Assist with review of unbilled amounts with Operational Finance and Client Teams.

Experience And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Experience in a similar finance/accounting role (1-2 years).
• Knowledge of D365, MediaOcean, Nexelus or similar client job costing/media booking and accounting platforms.
• Excellent IT skills and experience using the Microsoft D365 accounting system desirable.

Skills

• Ability to demonstrate strong Microsoft Excel and system skills.
• Proven ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, conflicting deadlines under pressure and navigate effectively amidst ambiguity and change.
• Exhibit a problem-solving mindset and strong work ethic.
• Be a strong team player.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills across a wide range of stakeholders, exhibiting relationship building capabilities and influencing collaborative outcomes.
• Possess a drive for continuous improvement and performance excellence in their area of responsibility.
• Able to educate and instil awareness across the business on revenue recognition principles.
• Able to understand the different kinds of revenue streams.

Benefits

• A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position is ($82,800-$85,000). Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, knowledge, skills and other factors permitted by law.

Schedule

The anticipated schedule for this position is full-time.

Location

New York